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octamerous

Pronunciation: /ɒkˈtam(ə)rəs/
Definition of octamerous

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • having parts arranged in groups of eight.
  • consisting of eight joints or parts.

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Definition of octamerous in the US English dictionary
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